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The Bermuda Police Service’s Cadet Programme is set to triple in size in response to a surge of applicants.
The programme currently has five enrolled cadets, but Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley told the House of Assembly yesterday the service ...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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A schoolgirl yesterday described being attacked by a St George’s man while riding home from school in a crowded bus.
The 15-year-old victim, who cannot be named, said George Wilson, 60, grabbed her by her school tie and repeatedly slapped her after s...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Government will amend the Motor Car Act to clarify the rules regarding permits for dumpster trailers, defining various classes and usage restrictions.
Tourism and Transportation Minister Shawn Crockwell said discussions with stakeholders identified t...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Bermudian students will again be working with the Department of Tourism and its international marketing agencies as part of the David Allen Memorial Internship Programme.
A total of four students will take part in the programme, established 15 years ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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A few fresh faces will be appearing behind the bar at The Reefs this summer as part of an effort to raise money for charity.
Every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm, the resort’s main bar will feature a guest bartender. For every drink the guest bartender...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Bermuda’s Blue Flag Ambassadors were honoured recently by the Department of Tourism for their service to the Island.
The Department hosted a reception at the Coco Reef Hotel to thank the ambassadors, and note 40 recent graduates of the programme.
Of ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former OBA candidate Gaylynne Cannonier was yesterday fined, but not disqualified, after she admitted driving while impaired.
Magistrates’ Court heard that at around 2.05am on April 27, officers were travelling in an unmarked police car on Front Stre...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Several of the Island’s best underwater photographers will speak next week at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute about their experiences.
Ron Lucas, Bob Steinhoff, Russell Whayman and Ian Murdoch will each showcase ten of their own photogra...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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The City of Hamilton yesterday approved the cost of tearing down a North Street building believed to be used for illegal activity.
The decision was made after Government gave its permission to demolish the building at 23 North Street.
The $15,000 co...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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A solo sailor stranded more than 200 miles out at sea for more than five hours was rescued by another participant in the Bermuda One-Two yacht race.
A Harbour Radio spokesman said yesterday the skipper of the 32ft sloop Solid Air ran into difficultie...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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